Comfort Foods- Shepherds Pie Contributed by: Michaela Scroggins, M.S., NSCA-CPT I am a lover of comfort food, especially Shepherd’s pie! This is a dish that is usually loaded with mashed potatoes, corn, bread, and cheese! The problem is that these ingredients are loaded with fat and can cause an inflammatory response. Here’s a tasty …
Category Archives: Nutrition
Pre- & Post-workout Nutrition
Contributed by: Shellie Billingsley, NASM-CPT, NPTI Intensity and duration play a huge role when determining what to eat before and after a workout, and there is no exact formula that fits every individual. Listed below are suggested guidelines regarding pre- and post-workout snacks to help you fuel properly before and after exercise since it’s best …
The Benefits of Bone Broth
Contributed by Carol Kline DID YOU KNOW? • The gelatin found in bone broth is a hydrophilic colloid that attracts and holds liquids, including digestive juices, thereby supporting proper digestion • Bone broth reduces joint pain and inflammation courtesy of chondroitin sulfates, glucosamine, and other compounds extracted from the boiled down cartilage • Amino acids …
Coconut Flour…Is it Good for You?
Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT Most people think of coconut as being an additive to desserts, candy, or pie fillings….but it can actually be quite beneficial. Coconut flour is made from ground coconut meat and can be found in your local grocery store. The flour has a light airy texture with a coconut flavor and …
Healthy Holiday Recipes – Green Bean Casserole
Healthy Holiday Recipes – Green Bean Casserole Contributed by: Michaela Scroggins, M.S., NSCA-CPT The Holidays are among us, and it is the season to be around family and friends! It is also a time where one might indulge in one or too many tasty treats. A good reminder is to enjoy your holiday meal, but …
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Staying Lean All Season Long
Provided by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT A great way to stay lean this holiday season is to consume less calories the week leading up to a holiday party, or 3-5 days before. Weight loss depends on how much you eat every single day, and weight loss goals are achieved by a consistent approach to your total …
Prescription vs. Food Medicine
Contributed by: Laurel Dierking, M.Ed., NFPT, 200YT According to the IMS Health Institute, in 2014 there were well over 4.5 trillion prescriptions filled in the United States alone; an increase from 3.9 billion in 2010. A second mass study done in 2010 by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that as children …
Eggs – An Excellent Food
Eggs – An Excellent Food Contributed by: Carol Kline Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat! They offer an excellent source of high-quality nutrients that many of us are deficient in – especially high-quality protein and fat. Always choose the higher quality, free-range organic varieties. An egg is considered organic if the …
Dealing With the Cause of Emotional Eating
Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT If high stress situations and emotions are sending you straight to the fridge, you are not alone. But if you think the solution to your problems is at the bottom of a pint of ice cream….then pay attention. Food is not the solution to whatever is making you feel angry, …
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Soy is Not a Health Food
Contributed by Carol Kline (referenced from Mercola.com) There is much debate about the health properties of soy. One thing is certain — soy products contain phytic acid, which has anti-nutritive properties. Phytic acid binds with certain nutrients, such as iron, to inhibit their absorption. This is a direct, physical effect that takes place in your …